inner

[in-er] / ˈɪn ər /

ADJECTIVE

central, middle physically

Synonyms

WEAK

close constitutional essential familiar focal inherent innermore inside interior internal intestinal intimate intrinsic inward nuclear

Antonyms

WEAK

exterior external outer outside physical

ADJECTIVE

mental, private

Synonyms

WEAK

central concealed deep-rooted deep-seated emotional esoteric essential focal gut hidden individual inherent innate inside interior internal intimate intrinsic intuitive inward personal psychological repressed secret spiritual subconscious unrevealed visceral viscerous

Antonyms

WEAK

exterior external outer outside physical

Example Sentences

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As the outer masses attracted the inner ones, the torsion balance rotated and twisted the ribbon.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

"He exhibited with them in New York and when he moved there in '64, Lichtenstein became his friend... so he was very much in the inner circle."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The fire was "in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike," the Abu Dhabi Media Office said.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The Zelig-like Baranov character — understood to be a liberalized avatar for inner circle strategist Vladislav Surkov — is an interesting mix of cynicism and opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

To me, however, the inner circle of PIH seemed like a club, or even a family, which was deeply opposed to the concept of insiders and outsiders.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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